God's Plan

There seems to be a lot of mixed opinions about one's destiny.  That you are predestined to be this or that and nothing can change that.  Well, I don't necessarily believe that....at least not how it is typically discussed.

I believe that God has a plan for you and for me.  BUT, He also gave us free will.  So how in the heck does that work?

You have a "destiny" and you end up a drug addict or a murderer or any number of things that aren't necessarily positive.  That was God's destiny for you?  No.  God has amazing plans for you, for me, for everyone.  BUT, it is up to us to listen to God to discern His voice and to trust His leadings.  If you end up on some path that does not glorify Him, it is because you didn't listen to Him and follow His leading. 

Following His plan doesn't mean everything is rosy and perfect and comfortable.  How can you grow with that?  God challenges you sometimes and it can be very uncomfortable, totally out of your comfort zone and not at all how YOU think it should be.  It often "seems" easier to follow your own plan when what He is leading you to do is difficult, but in the end His plan is better than anything you can ever imagine.

I don't claim to be an expert on this, but I do claim to know A LOT about not always listening and following His plan.  I can be pretty independent and "stubborn" (don't tell my husband that), so this is a HUGE learning process for me. 

I am trying really hard to listen....wait....and obey.  
His will, not mine.  His timing, not mine.